Social Sciences and International Studies

Top research stories of 2021

From developing a super sunscreen to monitoring brain injuries to tracking COVID-19 misinformation, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2021. Continue reading →

Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine

Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading →

Nearly 1,200 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement

Wright State will hold commencement ceremonies in the Wright State Nutter Center for its Graduate School on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Continue reading →

Explore the Wright State woods at annual Runkle Woods Symposium

The Runkle Woods Symposium is an opportunity to explore the Wright State woods with faculty, staff and students who are involved in research and creative projects. Continue reading →

Presidential protection

Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service

Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading →

Damaris Serrano receives national Panamanian award for book on literature

The University of Panama honors Damaris Serrano, associate professor of Spanish with an award for her book on Panamanian literature. Continue reading →

Business builder

Wright State communication alumna Pamela Cone directs a nonprofit organization that helps women start companies 

Pamela Cone, a Wright State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton a nonprofit organization that supports women in business. Continue reading →

Wright State Women’s Luncheon to feature university leaders discussing career growth

A panel of university leaders will discuss the support they receive in their careers, challenges they face, work environments and dealing with discrimination. Continue reading →

Where are they now? Model U.N.

Former Model U.N. members reflect on their experience and how it shaped who they are today

We tracked down former members of one of Wright State’s most prestigious and award-winning legacies to reflect on their experience and how it has shaped who they are today.
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Alumnus Bryan Bucklew appointed Wright State national trustee

Bryan Bucklew, a political science graduate of Wright State, is president and CEO of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California. Continue reading →